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by Olivia Drake
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JoRead
JoRead rated it 6 years ago
The Duke I Once Knew - Olivia Drake Lovely second chance story. Abigail and Maxwell were such a joy to read as a couple and as independent characters. They were sweethearts when young but circumstances beyond their control made them part ways. Years later, Abigail is what could be considered long...
BuckeyeAngel
BuckeyeAngel rated it 6 years ago
For years, Abigail Linton devoted herself to caring for her parents and her siblings’ children. Now, eager to create a life of her own, Abby seizes upon a position as a governess on a neighboring estate. Unfortunately, her absentee employer is Maxwell Bryce, the Duke of Rothwell, the notorious rake ...
Rendezvous With A Romance
Rendezvous With A Romance rated it 6 years ago
Fifteen years have passed since Abby saw the Duke of Rothwell, and when she took the governess position at his estate, she never dreamed she would see him again. He had left her life, broke his promise, and never returned. She is tired of being at her family's beck and call and wants finally to do s...
suegaluska
suegaluska rated it 6 years ago
I just adore second chances at love. Abigail "Abby" Linton and Maxwell Bryce, the Duke of Rothwell, were once best friends when they were school aged kids. When Max's mom passed away and his dad sent him away, they agreed to keep in touch through letters until they were both of age and could marry. ...
Iron Canuck
Iron Canuck rated it 6 years ago
I loved Abby's need for independence. Max was self-absorbed in a way, but he realized how his life affected those around him. With plenty of misunderstandings and assumptions, I did not want to stop reading. My heart and emotions were pulled into this story. I highly recommend this story.I received ...
WhiskeyintheJar Romance
WhiskeyintheJar Romance rated it 6 years ago
I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. Though she loved her family dearly , she yearned for something more. Something of her own choosing. First in the Unlikely Duchesses series, we have a heroine wanti...
Denise
Denise rated it 6 years ago
Life seemed to get in the way of me reading this fast but whenever I had the chance to read this I jumped right in enthusiastically. This book follows Abby and Max who are suddenly reunited after being apart for many years. They had been friends and somewhat more (even thinking about marrying each o...
JoanaV
JoanaV rated it 6 years ago
3.25* I’ve received an eARC in exchange for an honest review. So… I’m not the biggest fan of the second chance trope, but this book handled it well. I really enjoyed how the author turned it around, maybe because the thing that had separated the couple the first was handled… well, not right away, bu...
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